Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

WIX® Filters, a global innovator and manufacturer of filtration products, in conjunction with Tomorrow’s Technician, has selected Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC, as the 2023 School of the Year. “We are honored to award Chapel Hill High School the 2023 School of the Year award. The commitment of the administration, staff and students is inspiring and impressive,” said Tina Davis, senior marketing manager for WIX Filters.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Automotive repair shops should have a checklist of items to go over before handing the keys back to the customer. Failure to do so can result in an unhappy customer who may not return to your shop, warned two industry … The post The risk of not double checking vehicles before customer pick up appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In addition to its aesthetic value, a car’s paint protects it from the weather and adds to its overall lifetime. Paint is mainly a protective coating, covering the metal body underneath from rust, corrosion, and deterioration from exposure to moisture, light, and airborne contaminants. A well-maintained paint job enhances the resale value of a car and reflects the owner’s attention to detail and care.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The automotive industry is abuzz with news about battery advances. That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Widewail recently released the 2024 Widewail Brand Scorecard , a study of the reputations and sentiments of 32 automotive manufacturers across the United States. Lexus earned the highest reputation ranking among all automotive brands. Toyota and BMW ranked second and third, respectively. The study analyzed 4 million Google customer reviews across 14 luxury and 18 non-luxury automotive brands. 1.1 million reviews were used for topic analysis.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Using a spatial computer capable of impressive things while sitting behind the steering wheel can sound interesting at first, but as soon as you dive into the details… It becomes clear that it should never be attempted, not even when the car can temporarily take over driving. Still, someone did do it. It didn't end well. Apple poured a lot of money, sweat, and probably tears into making the Vision Pro.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

After taking automotive and collision repair classes in high school and college, Steve Barnes of AK Smith Career Center in Michigan City, Indiana says he knew he was set to succeed in the automotive industry. After graduation, that’s what he did. “After taking Vocational Auto Trades in my junior year of high school and Auto Body Repair as a senior, I graduated from Rogers High School in Michigan City in 1993,” Barnes says.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Have you ever wondered whether you would prefer to be addressed as an automotive technician or an auto mechanic after your training? Have you asked if both terms even mean the same thing, and if they don’t, what the difference between them is? You certainly wouldn’t be alone. The terms ‘mechanic’ and ‘technician’ are often used interchangeably in automotive care and repair.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

1. Crankshaft Impact Sockets It is always a struggle to remove a crankshaft pulley on a vehicle. The bolt is usually cemented in with thread-locking compound and tightened to over 100-ft./lbs. Specialty tool companies have introduced crankshaft pulley sockets designed to work with impacts. The difference with these sockets is the weight. The extra mass helps your impact to produce more force to remove the bolt.

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Autoblog: Car News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Filed under: Weird Car News , Tesla , Truck , Electric , Luxury Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers, it turns out, are rubbing into the tire sidewalls originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 2 Feb 2024 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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autoevolution

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Many have speculated that the stiff stainless steel body makes the Tesla Cybertruck a danger in a collision. This appears to be confirmed after a Dodge Ram pickup truck was almost obliterated after rear-ending a Cybertruck. Pictures shared on social media show the Cybertruck with barely a mark on its stainless steel tailgate. Tesla Cybertruck has impressed fans not only through its design but also its unprecedented manufacturing process. ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

CC: For some of our older viewers, you may remember a toy called Shrinky Dinks. This was a toy where you would color in on a plastic sheet, and then you would cut it out and put it in the oven and it would shrink. So something that was four inches went down to maybe two inches or the size of a key chain. This same technology is involved in stretch belts.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

While the automotive aftermarket will see a growing number of older vehicles in need of servicing, the overall lifespan of vehicles hasn’t been significantly altered following the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, one expert suggested. Furthermore, noted Todd Campau, aftermarket … The post Why average age will keep going up appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the automotive industry shifts towards electrification, new electric vehicle (EV) owners and automotive school graduates alike are navigating a landscape filled with innovation and new challenges. Understanding the nuances of EV ownership is crucial. As expected, widespread EV adoption is taking some time. After all, for the past two centuries, drivers have relied on internal combustion vehicles to get around.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

BorgWarner entered a strategic agreement with FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD Company Limited. Under this agreement, BorgWarner said it will be the only non-OEM localized manufacturer, unaffiliated with FinDreams Battery, with rights to localize LFP battery packs for commercial vehicles utilizing FinDreams Battery blade cells in Europe, the Americas, and select regions of Asia Pacific.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Groundwork of Driving Car Count MARS 2024 Conference 03/21 - 03/23 Register Now Need more cars in the shop? Have hungry technicians needing to fill their bays? Many shop owners jump straight to the tactic but fail to do what’s essential first. Join us at the MARS Conference where you’ll enjoy an engaging class focused on increasing your car count.

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Car 130

autoevolution

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

It's been exactly a year since American bike maker Buell announced the newest entry in its lineup of motorcycles, the Super Cruiser. When it was announced in 2023 the bike was merely a concept, but now, a year later, a production prototype is about to meet the crowds. Buell's Super Cruiser is a derivation of the 1190 which benefited heavily when it comes to its design of input coming not only from Buell's people themselves, ( continue reading.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We were moving around a 2016 Kia Soul in the Brake & Front End Garage for a video shoot. All of a sudden, the right rear wheel locked up solid. The diagnostic minds in the garage started to come up with a cause based on what we were seeing. The people standing around blamed the parking brake, ABS isolation solenoids and even the brake line developing an internal flap restriction.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A group has recently highlighted the top vehicles in each segment for the money they cost. And a new category has been added for the top plug-in hybrid vehicle. Honda and Kia each won four Best Car for the Money … The post The top vehicles for the money appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Oxygen or O2 sensors are crucial parts of modern vehicles’ emission systems. Oxygen sensors ensure that engines run as efficiently as possible by continuously monitoring and adjusting the air-fuel mixture, which also plays a critical role in reducing harmful emissions As automotive technology evolves, the importance of these sensors in achieving greener transportation is becoming even more significant.

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AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With many smaller shops, the first customer contact is usually with the shop manager. With larger shops, it's usually the service writer. No matter your shop size, I ran across a great article from Gallup.com about the behaviors a great shop manager should have. In our shop, I've had the best luck hiring managers from OUTSIDE the automotive industry.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

EPISODE: 089 – Are You Being Unreasonable? I Hope So! In this episode, Kim reviews the book “Unreasonable Hospitality” and talks about ways you can become so good at customer service and making your customers feel special, that the world would consider it unreasonable. This has quickly become one of Kim’s favorite books. Listen in to learn why and to get some ideas on how you can provide unreasonable hospitality to your clients in your auto repair shop.

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BayIQ

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Opening a tire shop can be a lucrative business venture, especially in a country like the United States, where cars are a primary mode of transportation. Whether you're a car enthusiast, an automotive mechanic, or an entrepreneur looking for a new opportunity, starting a tire shop requires careful planning and execution. This post will guide you through the essential steps to launch your tire shop successfully.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Canoo announced the U.S. Postal Service will purchase six battery-electric Canoo vehicles. The Postal Service will take delivery of these six right-hand drive versions of the LDV 190 in Q1 2024. This electrification effort is part of the USPS’s $40 billion investment strategy to upgrade and improve the organization’s processing, transportation and delivery networks, the company said.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New vehicle inventory is normalizing at dealerships — but it doesn’t appear to be the right kind of inventory that will help sales numbers rebound to pre-pandemic levels. While greater chip capacity is allowing for the normalization of vehicle inventory, … The post New inventory is growing but why isn’t it the right inventory? appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As the winter chill surrounds us, a foggy windshield can be more than just an inconvenience; it can be downright dangerous. The defroster in a car plays a crucial role in maintaining visibility during these cold months. If you find a car’s defroster struggling to clear up the fog or frost on your windshield, it might be time for troubleshooting. This season provides the perfect backdrop for students of ATC’s auto mechanic training program to delve into the intricacies of a car’s defr

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R.O. Writer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Today, nearly 90% of people use Google to research local businesses. This means that managing your Google Reviews is perhaps the most important way to market your auto shop. To The post 5 Star Google Reviews: How to Get Them, and Why It Matters So Much appeared first on R.O. Writer.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Canva 101 for Auto Repair Shops Webinar Tuesday | 04/02/24 12:00 PM CST Join our Senior Messaging Strategist, Caroline, for an introduction to using Canva for your auto repair shop! Canva is great to help brand your social media content and ads to help your shop stand out in your community. Join us for this free webinar to learn: How to set up your brand in Canva Organization tips Content creation and more!

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

My last name isn’t Ford, Diesel, Kettering or Watt, so my contributions to the automotive industry may never be covered in the automotive classes of tomorrow (or even remembered past today). Yet, I do take credit for one industry first, at least within the storied history of Babcox Media – I ushered the era of electronic communication into the pages of our magazines.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) announced it has started mass production of the CZ39 series of coreless current sensors. The CZ39 device family is well-suited to electric vehicle (EV) applications due to its 100 ns response time, low heat generation and noise immunity, the company said. These properties are highly compatible with the silicon carbide (SiC)- and gallium nitride (GaN)- based power devices favored by OEMs for their reduced form factor and high efficiency.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The automotive aftermarket will soon have its hands full, if not already, when it comes to developing new trading partners, maintaining current relationships and forging new strategies as global demographics shift. Insights on those topics were just some that were … The post Tackling key global aftermarket issues appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For the most part, most electric vehicles (EVs) closely resemble their gasoline-powered counterparts. Yet, as anyone in the automotive field can confirm, this similarity in appearance is for the sake of convention more than anything else. As big EV brands such as Tesla are proving, electric vehicles can assume (sometimes wildly) different forms from gas-powered vehicles without any deficit in functionality.; Why’s this?

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Solera

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What are some risks to automotive shops using older equipment for credit card payment processing? Using older equipment for credit card payment processing can pose several risks for auto repair and body shop businesses. Here are some of the key risks associated with using outdated payment processing equipment: Security Risks : Older equipment may lack the latest security features and encryption protocols, making it more susceptible to data breaches and fraud.

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AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Trying to oversell your customers almost always generates uncomfortable feelings in your customers and possibly bad reviews. Here's a good example. Listen to the first 30 seconds of this video.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

REE Automotive Ltd. , automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, announced that its first demo P7-C fully by-wire chassis cab has arrived in the U.S. and has completed its upfitting at Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois. Manufacturer of work truck bodies and truck beds, Knapheide upfitted the P7-C with its KUV body , known to create optimized organization for the technician by dividing the storage space into manageable compartments that are externally ac

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Switch Vehicles, Inc., a company that works on electric vehicle (EV) educational solutions, has introduced the Switch EV Trainer, an EV training platform. Available now, in time to use 2023-24 funding. The demand for a trained EV workforce is rapidly growing due to state-wide zero-emission vehicle mandates which has led to the growth of electric vehicle and electric vehicle component manufacturers throughout the US.

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Vehicle Electric Vehicles Education Troubleshooting 130

Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Standard Motor Products announced 208 new part numbers, providing new coverage in 72 distinct product categories and 115 part numbers for 2022-2024 model-year vehicles. The Standard’s Emission Control program introduced Vapor Canister Purge Pumps for popular General Motors SUVs like … The post SMP releases hundreds of new product numbers appeared first on Auto Service World.

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